The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is an advanced full-frame mirrorless camera featuring a 24.2MP sensor, 40fps electronic burst, 6K RAW video output, and deep learning subject recognition autofocus. It improves on the original R6 with higher resolution, faster burst shooting, and significantly enhanced AI subject tracking for sports, wildlife, and event photography.
Product released: November 2, 2022
Latest firmware version
Version 1.7.0, released May 28, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 15:45 UTC
What's new in version 1.7.0
Firmware Version 1.7.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: * When using Camera Connect, please delete the camera's information from your smartphone's Bluetooth device list, then re-pair the devices. 1. Adds [Wi-Fi freq. band] to [Communication Settings], allowing the user to select the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz band when transferring from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi. 2. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (CCAPI). 3. Fixes an issue that may cause image transfers to an FTP server to fail and for Err41 to be displayed. 4. Fixes an issue that may cause Err49 to be displayed repeatedly during communication with an SFTP server. 5. Fixes an issue that may cause the camera to not be recognized when connected to a smartphone via USB. 6. Fixes an issue that may cause a horizontal line to appear momentarily in the viewfinder. 7. Improves other system stability. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.7.0, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Please perform the f...
LatestUpdate has tracked 2 versions of Canon EOS R6 Mark II firmware, released between July 3, 2025 and May 28, 2026.
Version 1.7.0 - May 28, 2026: Firmware Version 1.7.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: * When using Camera Connect, please delete the camera's information from your smartph…
Version 1.6.0 - July 3, 2025: Firmware Version 1.6.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: 1. Improves security features. A password must be set initially. •Adds the ability to…
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is an advanced full-frame mirrorless camera featuring a 24.2MP sensor, 40fps electronic burst, 6K RAW video output, and deep learning subject recognition autofocus. It improves on the original R6 with higher resolution, faster burst shooting, and significantly enhanced AI subject tracking for sports, wildlife, and event photography. It was originally released on November 2, 2022.
What is the latest firmware version of Canon EOS R6 Mark II?
The latest firmware version of Canon EOS R6 Mark II is 1.7.0. It was released on May 28, 2026.
What changed in Canon EOS R6 Mark II firmware version 1.7.0?
Canon EOS R6 Mark II firmware version 1.7.0 includes the following changes: Firmware Version 1.7.0 incorporates the following enhancements and fixes: * When using Camera Connect, please delete the camera's information from your smartphone's Bluetooth device list, then re-pair the devices. 1. Adds [Wi-Fi freq. band] to [Communication Settings], allowing the user to select the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz band when transferring from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi. 2. Adds support for the Software Development Assistance Kit (CCAPI). 3. Fixes an issue that may cause image transfers to an FTP se...
Where can I download the latest Canon EOS R6 Mark II firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Canon EOS R6 Mark II firmware (version 1.7.0) are on Canon's official release page: https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer/products/cameras/eos-r/eos-r6-mark-ii.html?type=firmware
How often does Canon release firmware updates for Canon EOS R6 Mark II?
We have tracked 2 firmware versions of Canon EOS R6 Mark II.
Is Canon EOS R6 Mark II still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Canon EOS R6 Mark II received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 1.7.0.